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September 30, 2025 - Doylestown, PA

Driving Innovation in Agriculture: New Center for Plant Excellence Supports Skilled Workforce, Research, and Development for Pennsylvania's Economic Powerhouse Plant-Based Ag Sector

Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined Delaware Valley University President Dr. Benjamin Rusiloski today for an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science preparing students to lead Pennsylvania's $132.5 billion agriculture industry in the future. Building the skilled, future-ready workforce Pennsylvania's diverse plant-based ag sector needs to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvania's new Center for Plant Excellence, a Shapiro Administration initiative launched in March 2025.

"The Center for Plant Excellence will enhance Pennsylvania's global competitiveness by supporting invaluable learning opportunities like those Delaware Valley University offers to give students critical thinking skills and research and practical experience employers need," said Secretary Redding. "By combining the expertise of our world-class research and teaching institutions, with that of leaders across the plant sector, we hope to make strategic investments where the industry needs them most and help ensure that Pennsylvania continues to be a national leader."

Dr. Carla D. Garzon, who holds Delaware Valley University's K.H. Littlefield Endowed Professorship of Plant Science, serves on the center's board, along with leaders of forestry, landscaping and nursery businesses, public gardens, orchards, vineyards, and tree farms.





List of Speakers:
Dr. Benjamin E. Rusiloski - President of Delaware Valley University
Russell Redding - Secretary, PA Dept. of Agriculture
Dr. Gloria Oikelome - Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Carla D. Garzon - Professor of Plant Science at Delaware Valley University
Miranda Harple - Director, Pennsylvania Center for Plant Excellence



Doylestown, PA. Russell Redding, Secretary of the PA. Dept. of Agriculture, takes a tour of the facilities on the campus of Delaware Valley University after Mondays event. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Russell Redding, Secretary of the PA. Dept. of Agriculture, speaks during Mondays event at Delaware Valley University. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Russell Redding, Secretary of the PA. Dept. of Agriculture, speaks during Mondays event at Delaware Valley University. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Russell Redding, Secretary of the PA. Dept. of Agriculture, speaks during Mondays event at Delaware Valley University. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Russell Redding, Secretary of the PA. Dept. of Agriculture, speaks during Mondays event at Delaware Valley University. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Miranda Harple, Director of the Pennsylvania Center for Plant Excellence, looks on as Secretary Redding speaks during Mondays event hosted at Delaware Valley University. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Seen at the podium is Dr. Benjamin E. Rusiloski, President of Delaware Valley University, and host for Mondays event at Delaware Valley University. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Seen at the podium is Dr. Benjamin E. Rusiloski, President of Delaware Valley University, and host for Mondays event at Delaware Valley University. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Dr. Gloria Oikelome, Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs at Delaware Valley University, speaks during Mondays event. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Russell Redding, Secretary of the PA. Dept. of Agriculture, looks on as Miranda Harple, speaks during Mondays event hosted at Delaware Valley University. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Miranda Harple, Director of the Pennsylvania Center for Plant Excellence, speaks during Mondays event hosted at Delaware Valley University. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Miranda Harple, Director of the Pennsylvania Center for Plant Excellence, speaks during Mondays event hosted at Delaware Valley University. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Speakers from Mondays press event at Delaware Valley University, pose for a group photo. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Speakers and attendees from Mondays press event at Delaware Valley University, pose for a group photo. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. (L-R) Phineas Keenan and Colin Hundley, both seniors at Delaware Valley University, do work inside of a production greenhouse located on Del Vals campus. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. (L-R) Phineas Keenan and Colin Hundley, both seniors at Delaware Valley University, do work inside of a production greenhouse located on Del Vals campus. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. The Container Garden, located on Del Vals campus is used to grow greens via hydroponics. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. The Container Garden, located on Del Vals campus is used to grow greens via hydroponics. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_22.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Greens being grown inside of the Container Garden, located on Del Vals campus. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_23.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Greens being grown inside of the Container Garden, located on Del Vals campus. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_24.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Greens being grown inside of the Container Garden, located on Del Vals campus. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_25.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Greens being grown inside of the Container Garden, located on Del Vals campus. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_26.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Greens being grown inside of the Container Garden, located on Del Vals campus. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_27.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. The Feldstein Horticulture Science Center, located on Del Vals campus. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_28.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. The Feldstein Horticulture Science Center, located on Del Vals campus. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_29.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Delaware Valley Students doing lab work inside of the Feldstein Horticulture Science Center, located on Del Vals campus. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_30.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Delaware Valley Students doing lab work inside of the Feldstein Horticulture Science Center, located on Del Vals campus. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_31.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Delaware Valley Students doing lab work inside of the Feldstein Horticulture Science Center, located on Del Vals campus. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_32.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Dr. Carla D. Garzon, Professor of Plant Science works with a student in a lab located inside the Feldstein Horticulture Science Center, located on Del Vals campus. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_33.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Dr. Carla D. Garzon, Professor of Plant Science works with a student in a lab located inside the Feldstein Horticulture Science Center, located on Del Vals campus. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_34.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Russell Redding, Secretary of the PA. Dept. of Agriculture, takes a tour of the facilities on the campus of Delaware Valley University after Mondays event. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_35.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Russell Redding, Secretary of the PA. Dept. of Agriculture, takes a tour of the facilities on the campus of Delaware Valley University after Mondays event. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_36.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Russell Redding, Secretary of the PA. Dept. of Agriculture, takes a tour of the facilities on the campus of Delaware Valley University after Mondays event. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_37.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Doylestown, PA. Russell Redding, Secretary of the PA. Dept. of Agriculture, takes a tour of the facilities on the campus of Delaware Valley University after Mondays event. The PA Dept. of Agriculture along with other state, and local stakeholders, take an up-close look at vital career development opportunities in horticulture and plant science being offered at Delaware Valley University. Building a skilled, future-ready workforce that businesses across Pennsylvanias diverse plant-based ag sector need to innovate and grow is a top priority of Pennsylvanias new Center for Plant Excellence. September 29, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/28389_AGRI_PlantBasedDelVal_AG_38.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>